1927 5C MS66 Certification #60196551, PCGS #3960

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Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1927 is fairly common in all circulated grades. While not as common in mint state as many of the dates in the 1930s, it is one of the more common dates of the 1920s. The strike is usually quite sharp and luster can be frosty and outstanding.

PCGS #

3960

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

37981000

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

120

Pop Lower

2231

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	14000	R-2.9	43 / 69 TIE	44 / 72 TIE
All Grades	3000	R-4.4	44 / 69 TIE	44 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	1500	R-4.8	52 / 69 TIE	53 / 72 TIE

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	14000
All Grades	3000
60 or Better	1500

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-2.9
All Grades	R-4.4
60 or Better	R-4.8

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	43 / 69 TIE
All Grades	44 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	52 / 69 TIE

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	44 / 72 TIE
All Grades	44 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	53 / 72 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67+ PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2019:166
1	MS67+ PCGS grade
1	MS67+ PCGS grade
1	MS67+ PCGS grade
5	MS67 PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2019:166

#1 MS67+ PCGS grade

#5 MS67 PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)